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USA: Anniversaries

Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 74139

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will have discussions with the US Consulate General in Belfast on how (a) heritage and (b) community groups in Northern Ireland can commemorate the 250th anniversary of the USA.

Answered by Hilary Benn

The UK Government is keen to collaborate and provide support for work to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US Independence.

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